Cylindrical Tray

ABSTRACT

A cup holder tray suited for a water jug installed onto a water cooler is presented. The cup holder tray contains a tray body, at least one cup cavity, and a jug receiver. The tray body contains an upper surface. The upper surface and the jug receiver are positioned terminally opposite to each other along the tray body. The at least one cup cavity is distributed about the upper surface. Each of the at least one cup cavity accommodates a cup along the upper surface. The jug receiver serves as an attachment means to mount the cup holder tray along the top of the water jug. The cup holder tray may also be removed from the jug to serve as a standalone tray such that the cup holder tray is positioned along a flat surface.

The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 62/963,241 filed on Jan. 20, 2020.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to cup holders, specifically cup holders that mount on to drinking vessels.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Oftentimes, workers gather upon the water cooler to get a quick break, acquire water for their peers, or to mingle a bit. Conventionally, these workers rest their cups on the top of the water jug, especially coworkers that dispense water for their fellow co-workers. These conditions and situations are prone to accidental spillages due to the limited stability and area of the water jug. Additionally, a co-worker will often have trouble trying to carry multiple cups of water trying to deliver them to their fellow co-workers. Therefore, it is an objective of the present invention to provide a cup holder tray that mounts on a water jug.

An objective of the present invention is to create a cup holder that mounts on top of a water jug. Additionally, this cup holder is readily detachable from the water jug, such that a user can carry multiple cups of water with ease. Furthermore, the cup holder will also take the form of a stable serving tray that can be laid down on a flat surface such as a table or desk.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is a cup holder tray suited for a water jug installed onto a water cooler. The cup holder tray comprises a tray body, at least one cup cavity, and a jug receiver. The tray body comprises an upper surface. The upper surface and the jug receiver are positioned terminally opposite to each other along the tray body. The at least one cup cavity is distributed about the upper surface. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, each of the at least one cup cavity accommodates a cup along the upper surface. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the jug receiver serves as an attachment means to mount the cup holder tray along the top of the water jug. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cup holder tray may also be removed from the jug to serve as a standalone tray such that the cup holder tray is positioned along a flat surface.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of the present invention that is mounted along a water jug.

FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a bottom perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a front view of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a top view of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a cross sectional view of the present invention taken along line A-A in FIG. 5.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. The present invention is to be described in detail and is provided in a manner that establishes a thorough understanding of the present invention. There may be aspects of the present invention that may be practiced or utilized without the implementation of some features as they are described. It should be understood that some details have not been described in detail in order to not unnecessarily obscure focus of the invention. References herein to “the preferred embodiment”, “one embodiment”, “some embodiments”, or “alternative embodiments” should be considered to be illustrating aspects of the present invention that may potentially vary in some instances, and should not be considered to be limiting to the scope of the present invention as a whole.

In reference to FIGS. 1-6, the present invention is a cup holder tray 1 suited for a water jug 2 installed onto a water cooler 3. The cup holder tray 1 comprises a tray body 11, at least one cup cavity 12, and a jug receiver 13. The tray body 11 comprises an upper surface 111, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 5-6. The upper surface 111 and the jug receiver 13 are positioned terminally opposite to each other along the tray body 11. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the tray body 11 is made out of an injected molded plastic but may take the form of any other suitable material and construction. The at least one cup cavity 12 traverses from the upper surface 111 to the jug receiver 13. The at least one cup cavity 12 is distributed about the upper surface 111. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, each of the at least one cup cavity 12 accommodates a cup 4 along the upper surface 111. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the jug receiver 13 serves as an attachment means to mount the cup holder tray 1 along the top of the water jug 2. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cup holder tray 1 may also be removed from the jug to serve as a standalone tray such that the cup holder tray 1 is positioned along a flat surface. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cup holder tray 1 is circular in shape. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cup holder tray 1 may take the form of any suitable shape to conform to any type of water jug 2, such as, but not limited to circular, rectangular, triangular, or any other suitable shape. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cup holder tray 1 can outfit any suitable color or design appeal that complements the ornamental design and theme of the water cooler 3. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cup holder tray 1 is made out of a rigid material, such as, but not limited to nylon composite, aluminum, fiberglass or any other suitable material. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the jug receiver 13 is circular in shape. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the jug receiver 13 may take the form of any suitable shape to conform to any type of water jug 2, such as, but not limited to circular, rectangular, triangular, or any other suitable shape.

In reference to FIGS. 2 and 5-6, each of the at least one cup cavity 12 comprises a lower base 121, at least one cup receiver 122, and an upper opening 123. The upper opening 123 is positioned adjacent to the upper surface 111. The lower base 121 is positioned adjacent to the jug receiver 13, opposite to the upper surface 111. The at least one cup receiver 122 is positioned between the upper opening 123 and the lower base 121. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the lower base 121 serves as the lowest part of the at least one cup cavity 12. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the at least one cup receiver 122 is a stepped style cup 4 receiver such that each of the at least one cup receiver 122 is configured to receive specific sizes of cup 4. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the upper opening 123 serves as the primary entry co-aligned with the upper surface 111.

In reference to FIGS. 2-4 and 6. The cup holder tray 1 further comprises a tray base 14. The tray base 14 is positioned adjacent to the jug receiver 13, opposite to the upper surface 111. The tray base 14 comprises a plurality of legs 141 and a plurality of handles 142. The plurality of legs 141 and the plurality of handles 142 is distributed about the tray base 14. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the tray base 14 serves as the bottom part of the cup holder tray 1. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of legs 141 elevates and stabilizes the cup holder tray 1. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of legs 141 may take the form of any number of legs to stabilize the cup holder tray 1. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of handles 142 may take the form of carrying handles positioned along the tray base 14, such that the user can carry the cup holder tray 1.

In reference to FIGS. 3-4 and 6, the jug receiver 13 comprises an inner circumferential wall 131 and a jug cavity 132. The inner circumferential wall 131 is perimetrically positioned within the tray body 11. The jug cavity 132 is delineated by the inner circumferential wall 131. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the inner circumferential wall 131 may take the form of any size to slip the jug receiver 13 along the top of the water jug 2 installed along the water cooler 3. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the jug cavity 132 is the spatial clearance of the jug receiver 13, such that the top of the water jug 2 is secured along the jug cavity 132.

In reference to FIGS. 2-6, the tray body 11 comprises a tray receiving perimeter 112. The tray receiving perimeter 112 is perimetrically positioned along the upper surface 111, where the tray receiving perimeter 112 is configured to receive the jug receiver 13, such that the cup holder trays 1 are stackable along each other.

Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A cup holder tray comprising: a tray body; at least one cup cavity; a jug receiver; the tray body comprising an upper surface; the upper surface and the jug receiver being positioned terminally opposite to each other along the tray body; the at least one cup cavity traversing from the upper surface to the jug receiver; and the at least one cup cavity being distributed about the upper surface.
 2. The cup holder tray, as claimed in claim 1, comprising: each of the at least one cup cavity comprising a lower base, at least one cup receiver, and an upper opening; the upper opening being positioned adjacent to the upper surface; the lower base being positioned adjacent to the jug receiver, opposite to the upper surface; and the at least one cup receiver being positioned between the upper opening and the lower base.
 3. The cup holder tray, as claimed in claim 1, comprising: a tray base; and the tray base being positioned adjacent to the jug receiver, opposite to the upper surface.
 4. The cup holder tray, as claimed in claim 1, comprising: the jug receiver comprising an inner circumferential wall and a jug cavity; the inner circumferential wall being perimetrically positioned within the tray body; and the jug cavity being delineated by the inner circumferential wall.
 5. The cup holder tray, as claimed in claim 3, comprising: the tray base comprising a plurality of legs and a plurality of handles; and the plurality of legs and the plurality of handles being distributed about the tray base.
 6. The cup holder tray, as claimed in claim 1, comprising: the tray body comprising a tray receiving perimeter; the tray receiving perimeter being perimetrically positioned along the upper surface, wherein the tray receiving perimeter is configured to receive the jug receiver, such that the cup holder trays are stackable along each other.
 7. The cup holder tray, as claimed in claim 2, wherein the at least one cup receiver is a stepped style cup receiver.
 8. The cup holder tray, as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cup holder tray is made out of a rigid material.
 9. The cup holder tray, as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cup holder tray is circular in shape.
 10. The cup holder tray, as claimed in claim 1, wherein the jug receiver is circular in shape. 